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Camden County Schools Superintendent John Tucker, left, leads Camden County High School faculty onto the field during the 2021 graduation ceremony at Chris Gilman Stadium.

Camden County Schools Superintendent John Tucker, left, leads Camden County High School faculty onto the field during the 2021 graduation ceremony at Chris Gilman Stadium.

THE NEXT JOURNEY

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 15, 2023
John Tucker talked about his venture into education during Camden County High School’s graduation in May. Growing up on a farm in South Alabama, he dreamed of a different life. Poised behind the unpleasant end of a cow, he dreamed of a better life. No need to get into details. You get the picture.
St. Marys City Hall

St. Marys City Hall

City of St. Marys to buy three police vehicles

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Despite early consternation from one St. Marys City Council member, Council unanimously approved the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes for the St. Marys Police Department. The cost of the three vehicles is $149,223.
Camden County Emergency Management was recently recertified in the National Weather Services’ StormReady Program.

Camden County Emergency Management was recently recertified in the National Weather Services’ StormReady Program.

County EMA earns recertification

News Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Camden County’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) recently received its recertification in the National Weather Service’s (NWS) StormReady Program. “This accomplishment is the result of teamwork and partnerships across our community, Emergency Management Director Chuck White said.
Capt. Kristen Serumgard, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Operational Forces, honors Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who led the Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay.

Capt. Kristen Serumgard, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Operational Forces, honors Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who led the Maritime Safety and Security Team Kings Bay.

Changing of the guard

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) Kings Bay welcomed new leadership last Thursday, as Lt. Cmdr. Jessica Shafer took the reins at a change of command ceremony in St. Marys. Shafer succeeds Lt. Cmdr. Mark Ketchum, who served since 2020. Ketchum will continue his service in the U.S.

Rep. Buddy Carter votes yes on debt ceiling deal

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 8, 2023
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) was one of the 314 yes votes May 31 in the House of Representatives, approving the Fiscal Responsibility Act that averted a federal debt default. The vote passed 314-117, with only 149 Republicans of 220 voting in favor.
Camden County resident Becci Curry recently participated in a TED Talk in Eustis, Fla.

Camden County resident Becci Curry recently participated in a TED Talk in Eustis, Fla.

Talking about it

Andy Diffenderfer
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Reflecting on their pasts, a teacher and two retired Navy men stepped into the unfamiliar arena of TED Talks earlier this year and found an introspective and rewarding experience. Becci Curry, R.J. Chapman and Winfield Strock gave talks Jan. 28 at the TEDxEustis gathering in Eustis, Fla.
Michael William Kersey

Michael William Kersey

2 Camden residents face sex crime charges

Scott J. Bryan
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Two Camden County residents face lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to multiple sex crimes, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Michael William Kersey, 45, of St. Marys, and Lesley M.